Hi Janjan,
Maternity pad
I just buy the sofy night use pad with wings (Get the longest one), that should be enough. I used that for 1st 2 weeks in hospital and at home. TMC did provide one but it is with loop on both ends and need to use string to tie around ur waist... very troublesome.
Samples
You still have to buy them before u go delivery..
I will try to list down as many things as possible here...
Baby's Bath:
Bath tub or basin
Towels - get 3 to 4 pieces, some of my receiving blanket is towel material, can use that as towel if you have extra. TMC will provide u with 1 receiving towel.
Cotton balls - can buy 1 roll and roll into ball shape if you have the time. This is for cleaning eyes and ears with boiled warm water.
J&J Top to Toe - Just 1 pump into the water
2 Hankies - for washing baby's face and body
Others:
J&J baby lotion - apply on dry skin as new born baby will change their skin from 1st week onwards into skin that can sweat.
J&J massage oil - If u have the time, can practice massage BB during the night for BB to have a soothing nice sleep, and can get rid of wind too. Can also help to remove craddle cap.
Rid wind - Ask your PD for advise, cos PD recommend me to use this for getting rid of wind, very effective
Desitin cream - good for prevent and heals nappy rash, apply when necessary.. I only apply at night unless got nappy rash.
Feeding Bottles
Bottle brush
Pigeon Bottles washing detergent
Baby nail clipper or scissors - only start triming nails after 1 month old.
Wet wipes - I am using tollyjoy
Thermometer - I use normal digital one at the armpit
Changing mat
Clothes:
Depends on your laudry schedule...
5 short sleeves rompers
3 long sleeves rompers
3 tops
3 long pants
5 pairs of socks/booties
5 pairs of mittens
3 Towels - soft material
2 swaddle cloth - can get from TMC Parentcraft shop
10 hanky (small towels for wiping face and body and for feeding too)
5 bibs (optional)
5 Cloth Diaper - good for swaddle on warm day, cos is not thick, can use as pillow
2 set of Bed sheet
New born Diapers:
Nepia is very good and value for money!
Pampers is good but slightly more expensive.
Are you gonna use cloth diapers?
You can give me your email address and I forward you the checklist for both mummy and baby's stuffs.